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Pain Below the Kneecap When Running

Pain Below the Kneecap When Running

Pain below kneecap running is a common complaint among runners and active individuals. The discomfort is usually felt just below the kneecap and may appear during running, after training, or when climbing stairs. In many cases this pain is related to irritation of the patellar tendon or increased stress through the kneecap joint. Understanding the cause of pain below kneecap running can help guide appropriate rehabilitation and prevent the problem from becoming persistent.

Patella Tendinopathy: Known As Jumper's Knee

Patella Tendinopathy Commonly Known As Jumper’s Knee

What Is Jumper’s Knee? The term jumper’s knee describes an insertional tendinopathy, a tendon complaint where injury, degeneration, or inflammation occurs at the point where the tendon attaches to bone. With regard specifically to a patella tendinopathy, it is where the site of discomfort and injury is experienced at the attachment of the tendon to… Read More >